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History of the Johnstown Flood
History of the Johnstown Flood
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This publication chronicles the catastrophic event known as the Johnstown Flood. ​​The floor occurs after the catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam, located on the south fork of the Little Conemaugh River, 14 miles (23 km) upstream of the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. The dam ruptured after several days of extremely heavy rainfall, releasing 14.55 million cubic meters of water. With a volumetric flow rate that temporarily equaled the average flow rate of the Mississippi River, the flood killed 2,209 people and accounted for $17 million of damage (about $534 million in 2022 money).
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PublisherDigiCat
Release dateJul 20, 2022
ISBN8596547089087
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